The other day I had a wander round Nantwich, Cheshire, to capture images of pub signs, with the intention of finding out a little about them. They are in no particular order, and my list may not be comprehensive.

There are several places in England, for example Lund in Lancashire, East Yorkshire, and North Yorkshire, Lunt in Merseyside, and Lound in Lincolnshire, Nottinghamshire, and Suffolk. Any of these could apply.

Jones

Reaney begins with Johannes, the route of John, and the Welsh Johns (son of John). Jones, however, is indelibly associated with Wales. Reaney says that the Welsh equivalent of John is Evan and for the Welsh Authorised Bible Ioan was chosen. This led to the prevalence of Jones.

So, although I have traced my kindred back to Measham, there is sure to be a Welsh connection lost in the mists of time.

Judd

Earliest in Andrew’s Kindred: John Judd, born about 1803, Irthlingborough, Northamptonshire.